Stroke in a young boy with β-thalassemia intermedia secondary to moyamoya syndrome

J Pediatr Hematol Oncol. 2010 Oct;32(7):568-70. doi: 10.1097/MPH.0b013e3181ed0e84.

Abstract

Moyamoya disease is a rare cerebrovascular disorder, characterized by stenosis or occlusion of cerebral arteries. Well described with sickle cell anemia, its association with other hemoglobinopathies is a rarity. We report a 5-year-old boy with β-thalassemia intermedia, on hydroxyurea therapy, who presented with a stroke. Magnetic resonance angiography findings were consistent with bilateral moyamoya disease. The literature with regard to the pathogenesis and options of management is reviewed.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Cerebral Angiography
  • Child, Preschool
  • Humans
  • Magnetic Resonance Angiography
  • Male
  • Moyamoya Disease / complications*
  • Moyamoya Disease / pathology
  • Stroke / etiology*
  • Stroke / pathology
  • beta-Thalassemia / complications*